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World Cup hotel bookings fall short of expectations across US cities

Despite high expectations, the 2026 World Cup is facing softer-than-anticipated hotel bookings across all 11 U.S. host cities. Factors such as high ticket prices, increased transportation costs, geopolitical instability, and U.S. immigration policies are contributing to reduced international travel confidence. Miami is performing relatively better than other cities, with only 45% of hotels projecting a shortfall, though concerns remain about potential economic gains falling short of forecasts. AI

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World Cup hotel bookings fall short of expectations across US cities

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Hunter Kim, John Nauright, The Conversation ·

    Miami is the World Cup’s best-performing host city — and 45% of its hotels are still projecting a miss

    Across all 11 U.S. host cities, 80% of hoteliers report bookings below forecast, with visa barriers and immigration enforcement cited as top constraints.